First-Aid Kit and Herb Functions

The intention of the kit is for emergency situations until other aid is available. The current contents of my kit are listed here.

BOOKS AND NOTES
First-Aid Manual
Personal Notes and Observations

BANDAGES
Assorted Bandages
Adhesive Tape
Ace Wrap

POWDERS / CAPSULES
Activated Charcoal Capsules: indigestion, flatulence, poison 
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Root Capsules: stomach and digestion issues
Black Drawing Salve: splinter and venom removal
Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) Root Capsules: diarrhea
Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens): shock; heart attack; stroke; chillblains

ESSENTIAL OILS
White Thyme (Thymus vulgaris): tonic; kills worms; antioxidant; antispasmodic. Dilute before use.
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia): antiseptic, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral.
Lavender Flower (Lavandula angustifolia): antidepressant, antibacterial. Dilute before use.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita): bile stimulant; antibacterial, antifungal, anesthetic. Dilute before use.
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum): toothache. Typically dilute before use.

TINCTURES
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis): antiviral; carminative; relaxant; antispasmodic
Dotted Mint (Monarda punctata): nausea; mucus buster; chest antiseptic; (do not use while pregnant)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): styptic; fever buster
Echinacea (Echinacea spp.): wound healing; antibiotic; anti-inflammatory
Lobelia (Lobelia inflata): antispasmodic; emetic
Boneset  (Eupatorium perfoliatum): immune stimulant; fever reducer; expectorant
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria): anti-inflammatory; stomachic

SALVES
Farm at Coventry Bump & Bruise: swelling and bruising from a bump
Farm at Coventry Boo-Boo-Goo: minor cuts, scrapes, burns, stings
Calendula: great for repairing cuts
Cold Sore Salve (our effective but yet-to-be-perfected formula)
Arnica (Arnica montana): contusions
Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea): thrush, kidney stones, bruises
Jewelweed (Impatiens pallida): poison ivy

SPRAYS
Keffer Weck (our yet-to-be-marketed proprietary bug repellent)
or
Bach's Rescue Remedy: anxiety, stress

LIQUIDS
Water (I always pack a vial when traveling)
Apple Cider Vinegar (I always take some with me when traveling. Bragg's is best!)
Witch Hazel
Soap (I am a fan of Dr. Bronner's Organic Castile Soaps. Sometimes I add my own essential oils to the Unscented soap).

HERB FUNCTIONS

EMETIC
Darrichwax (Boneset)

LAXATIVE
Darrichwax (Boneset)

PURGATIVE
Darrichwax (Boneset)



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